Discover how the SLI in shipping facilitates an efficient logistics operation with key weight, value, transit time, and documentation details
Steps Before Planning Logistics Process
The SLI in transportation is a document that provides information about each stage of the logistics process. It specifies the goods’ dimensions, weight, value, and characteristics, among other requirements. It also indicates who is responsible for managing and sending the documents and to which destination they should be sent, which is fundamental in shipment management.
Therefore, if the customs agent, the international carrier, or the final customer reviews this document, they will find answers to all the necessary questions about the logistics process, ensuring clear communication.
What is the process of SLI and AES for export declarations?
The process of SLI and AES for export declarations works Once the instructions are provided in the SLI (Shipper’s Letter of Instruction), the freight forwarder can submit them to the AES (Automated Export System) to comply with U.S. export requirements. Suppose the shipment exceeds $2,500 per individual commodity or requires an export license. In that case, it is mandatory to electronically file the export declaration through the AES, a customs system that allows submission online or through specialized software.
How do you submit the AES?
Speed is essential for a successful supply chain since everything from inventory management to transportation optimization must have efficient strategies. This is why the SLI and AES require information such as the value of the goods and physical or chemical characteristics; read Strategies for Building an Efficient Supply Chain. However, at ExFreight, we file the AES declaration for you and ensure your shipment travels without issues.
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- Name and address of the seller
- Employer Identification Number (EIN) or the seller’s tax identification number
- Name and address of the responsible party receiving the shipment
- Indication of whether the shipment contains hazardous materials
- Description of the items being shipped
- Weight of the items
- Quantity of the items
- Customs value of the items
- Indication of whether the items require an export license
- Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) number (Exfreight’s online booking system helps you find the specific number for your goods.)
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